LA Marathon

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LA Marathon Event and Race Course Information

ENTERTAINMENT ON COURSE

ENTERTAINMENT STAGESAtmosphere is a big part of the event and these bands make the day one to remember. Find a mile that suits you and stop by for free music while you cheer on the runners! (Miles with Entertainment Stages will be posted in March 2014)

CHEER ALLEYLocation: Just at the start of mile 18 near Little Santa Monica Blvd and Moreno Drive

Cheer Alley boasts over 600 cheerleaders lining the streets to provide motivation and encouragement for all marathon runners! A cheer competition will take place for Cheer Alley participants where each squad will be judged on overall spirit, creativity, and showmanship.

Come join the fun at Mile 15 in West Hollywood where NutriBullet will be celebrating another year of their partnership with the ASICS LA Marathon! If you’re going to be supporting a runner on race day, this is the place to be! From 8am to Noon, come enjoy live musical performances via stage and Jumbotron, DJ Spase and the NutriBullet Dancers, live percussion performances, NutriBullet and NutriBullet Swag Giveaways, dance contests, free green smoothie bars, comedy, and more!!

Join hundreds of volunteer’s and spectators at this water station turned celebration! Arrowhead will be on site helping keep runners hydrated and motivated as they hit the home stretch. Come out and join in the celebration.

ASICS SUPPORT YOUR MARATHONER

ASICS has three video boards located along the course that will broadcast videos, photos, and text messages from friends and family to the runners during the race. Submit your message of encouragement at supportyourmarathoner.com

The Finish Line of the 2014 ASICS LA Marathon is located at the intersection of Ocean Ave and California Ave. Spectators are encouraged to cheer on their runner as they get to the finish, but please note the following NEW security enhancements.

FINISH LINE SPECTATOR VIEWING

Palisades Park: New this year, spectators will NOT be allowed access into Palisades Park south of Washington Ave and north of Santa Monica Blvd. Any spectators wishing to meet up with runners must head south on 2nd St. to Santa Monica Blvd. We recommend spectators meet up with runners in the Family Reunion Area on Ocean Ave between Santa Monica Blvd and Broadway Ave.

Secured Event Zone: Also new this year, a Secured Event Zone will be created on Ocean Ave from Santa Monica Blvd to Colorado St. There will be three designated entrances to the Secured Event Zone (at 2nd Street/Santa Monica Blvd, at 2nd Street/Broadway Ave, and Colorado Ave/Ocean Ave). You will only be able to access the Secured Event Zone through one of these designated entrances. All spectators are subject to search upon entering the Secured Event Zone. It is strongly recommended that spectators opt not to bring bags to help maintain the efficient flow of spectators through the security checkpoints.

PARKING

ARRIVE EARLY! It is important to give yourself plenty of time to find parking and walk to the Finish Line due to the number of people coming into the area. Click Here for complete Finish Line parking information. The map below gives a view of City of Santa Monica-owned parking lots. Click Here for real-time parking availability in the City of Santa Monica.